CONNECTING ROD, PIST

The contract is for the procurement of two connecting rods for pistons, identified by NSN 4310-01-274-4904 and part number 9319B, manufactured to meet Siemens Energy Inc.’s technical drawing NR 16236 Rev 012744904. The item is classified as a critical application component and must be produced using either a casting or forging process, with tooling required for both methods; sourcing and engineering support is available through DLA’s Aviation or Land & Maritime Supply Chains teams. Strict environmental and material restrictions apply: ozone-depleting chemicals are prohibited, mercury and mercury-containing compounds are banned except in specific, approved functional applications like certain instruments or weapons, and all substitute chemicals require prior approval. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA’s packaging requirements, including marking per MIL-STD-129 with no special coding, and palletization must follow RP001 guidelines. The delivery is FOB origin, with inspection and acceptance taking place at destination, and the full quantity of two units must be delivered within 168 days from the contract award, with a required ship date of January 5, 2027. The items are to be shipped to DLA’s New Cumberland facility in Pennsylvania, and all documentation and compliance must align with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements referenced by R or I numbers.